Experience the station history: exhibition in Bad Liebenwerda!

Experience the station history: exhibition in Bad Liebenwerda!

train stations are much more than just traffic hubs - they tell stories, bring history and change together. This can be experienced in Bad Liebenwerda in the Elbe-Elster district. The current exhibition in the Bad Liebenwerda district museum is dedicated to the fascinating development of train stations, which once represented the heart of travel. LR-Online reports of the impressive photo collages by the architect Heinz Krüger, the 14 of this visual Witnesses created.

The exhibition not only shows the groundbreaking changes in the train stations over time, but also brings visitors closer to their fates. The different developments in the train stations in the region are illuminated: the Torgau train station was demolished in 2021, while Annaburg train station was worshiped in front of itself. On the other hand, renovation in the Falkenberger station building is currently being renovated, the historic railway keeper house remains. In Holzdorf, on the other hand, the train station has already fallen victim to a demolition, while Doberlug-Kirchhain is almost faithfully preserved and Bad Liebenwerda is looking for new users.

insight into the history of the train stations

The first station buildings were simple shelters, which primarily served to save costs. The first railway in Germany, which drove between Nuremberg and Fürth in 1835, initiated the development. Railway stations developed into important contact points for travelers and for freight transport during the industrial revolution, such as a look at the page shows. page.

It is interesting to see how train stations have gained in importance and design over the years. Early train stations were often located on the edge of medieval city cores and had the image of dirty corners. But after the founding of the Reich in 1871, Prussia invested in an attractive designed station building, which were not only functional, but also architecturally beautiful.

The district museum Bad Liebenwerda- an art and history center

The district museum Bad Liebenwerda, which has existed since 1953 and has been a listed protection, is not just a place of the past. With an impressive architecture- from an arch-shaped door to quadratical lattice windows- it is attracted to those interested in art and history. The museum, under the operation of the Museum Association of Elbe-Elster, has made a name for itself through numerous different exhibitions and collections. In particular, the Marionettentheater collection of Karl Gierhold, who has been part of the museum since 1997, inspires visitors. wikipedia offers further insights into the various thematic focus of the museum, which range from primal and early history to the city and district history.

On August 17th, an artist café in Bad Liebenwerda invites everyone interested to exchange ideas about history and art. Heinz Krüger, the architect and artist, will be live on site. It also offers the opportunity to deepen his research through the train stations and their importance. If you want to experience the region in a new way, you can track the exciting history of these places with the Germany ticket and the bicycle.

The this year is a unique connection between art, history and local stories. A visit to the Bad Liebenwerda district museum is not only worthwhile for station fans, but for everyone who wants to understand the development and change of our society.